India Ascends to 11th Position in Global FDI Inflows: UNCTAD Report 2026

The latest UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026 has placed India at the 11th position globally for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. This significant improvement, marked by a 44% increase in FDI during 2025, reflects India's strengthening position in the global economic landscape. The report highlights that India’s rise is primarily driven by its growing attractiveness for greenfield investments—projects where a parent company builds its operations in a foreign country from the ground up. This surge in FDI is a testament to India's ongoing structural reforms, improvements in the 'Ease of Doing Business,' and the government's focus on manufacturing-led growth through initiatives like 'Make in India' and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. Greenfield investments are particularly crucial for the Indian economy as they bring in new capital, create employment opportunities, facilitate technology transfer, and integrate India more deeply into global supply chains.